Statement by Counsellor TAMAURA Shu, Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Agenda item “Threats to International Peace and Security”

Thank you USG Dicarlo, Professor Sachs and Mr. McGoven for their briefings.
 
Mr. President,

Japan is deeply concerned about the incident happened to critical infrastructure, namely the Nord Stream pipelines, in international waters in the Baltic Sea. We are concerned about potentially long-term damage and risk to the marine environment and climate in the region.

The investigation of the incident is ongoing and Japan is closely monitoring the progress of the investigation. At the same time, this incident reminds us once again of the importance of ensuring the safety of energy infrastructure.  Any targeting of civilian infrastructure and facilities must be avoided. We strongly condemn any act of violence against that.

We are closely following developments and continue to urge those involved to exercise restraint and refrain from engaging in any activity that could disrupt peace and stability.

Energy resources including natural gas are fundamental to people's lives. Vandalism to critical infrastructure is an unacceptable act that will have a life-and-death impact on countless people.

We hope that the results of the ongoing efforts of investigation by Sweden and Denmark will clarify the cause, and the Security Council will be able to discuss the issue on the ground based on the results of the investigation.

In this regard, we call on all parties to fully cooperate with ongoing investigation and provide credible information in a transparent manner. 

Mr. President, 

The time and resources of the Security Council, which is responsible for the peace and security of the international community, are not unlimited. It must prioritize its efforts about where to allocate its resources.

I thank you.